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The Archers: 16/11/2023

16/11/2023

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 16/11/2023

One resident makes a shocking request, and Lilian offers some advice.

Alice confesses her anxiety about inviting Harry for a tour of The Stables. Lilian says there’s nothing to worry about. But for Alice the elephant in the room is how she handles not drinking alcohol in front of Harry. Lilian suggests she’s over-thinking it, Alice doesn’t have to tell the truth if she doesn’t want to. Lilian thinks Harry is a good thing for Alice, but Alice worries she has too much baggage. Lilian disagrees, Alice shouldn’t let herself be defined by labels like alcoholic or single mum. 

At Rob’s flat, Helen just wants to drop off the handmade card Jack forgot yesterday, but the nurse encourages her to give it to Rob herself. Rob’s pleased to see her. When the nurse says she’s leaving, Helen panics. The nurse reassures her, Miles will arrive soon. Helen leaves a message for Miles, urging him to hurry up. When Rob wakes he is surprised anew by Helen’s presence. She shows Rob some photos of Jack. Rob then recalls a time they flew a kite with Henry. Helen leaves the room to call Miles again, but he still doesn’t answer. Pat rings and says Helen sounds strange, before Helen ends the call. Back in Rob’s room, Helen tells Rob about Jack. Rob says Helen’s with him now because they have a bond. When Helen mentions Miles, Rob says he won’t come. Rob tells Helen he’s in torture and asks her to hold a pillow over his face and end his suffering. Helen is horrified, but Rob is convinced it’s what she’s here for.

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